Monthly Archives: August 2011

Proved by the Father and having faith rigorously exercised is not pleasant.  It will always expose what is erroneous and lacking, while purging and strengthening what is genuine and acceptable with God.  The word appears gloriously precious until we are … Continue reading →

“The Bible makes no effort to prove the existence of God, but it goes to great lengths in telling us what God is.”  Claude Duval Cole  (1885-1968)

“Where there is the perfection of love there will be the perfection of both ethical character and behavior.  Love never fails, and perfect love casts out fear.”  John Murray  (1898-1975)

“Contentment, even in material things, ought not to extinguish efforts for improvement; and we ought never to be content with our moral and spiritual condition.  Alfred Plummer (1842-1926)

“As God draws near to us in promise, it is our privilege to draw near to Him in petition.”  Arthur W. Pink  (1886-1952)

The loss of spiritual enjoyment . . . shall be the symptom that betrays the true condition of the soul.  The judgment shall lose none of its light, but the heart much of its fervor; the truths of revelation, especially … Continue reading →

“UNITE MY HEART—suffer it no longer to scatter itself upon a multiplicity of objects, to be drawn hither and thither by a thousand different aims, but turn all its powers, all its affections in one direction, collect them in one … Continue reading →

“Now if I cover the person, I cover scabs and sores, and ulcers, and all blemishes.  Hence God, by putting this righteousness upon us, is said to hide and cover our sins.  Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and … Continue reading →

“THE LORD JESUS CAME NOT TO CALL THE RIGHTEOUS, but sinners to repentance.  True repentance, accordingly, forms a part of the religion, not of an innocent person, but of a sinner.  It is produced by the Spirit of Christ in … Continue reading →

“The bridegroom brings his dowry.  And does not Christ enrich with gifts?  Angels may marvel, dazzled by the Church’s wealth.  He holds back nothing from her.  All His attributes are her grand inheritance.  His wisdom is hers to guide.  His … Continue reading →